International media has placed its eyes on Vietnam after 96.7 percent of its National Assembly (NA) deputies voted yes in the ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and relevant documents on November 12.
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Some 96.7 percent of its National Assembly (NA) deputies voted yes
in the ratification of the CPTPP. (Photo: VNA)
France’s AFP news agency highlighted that Vietnam became the
seventh country to ratify the trade pact, which is set to come into effect
later this year, despite US President Donald Trump's pullout from a deal he
decried as a "job killer”.
"This is an important political decision, affirming our country’s active role
in international integration”, AFP quoted Chairman of the NA’s Committee for
External Relations Nguyen Van Giau as saying.
Another international news agency, UK-based Reuters, described Vietnam as one
of the largest beneficiaries of the trade deal, saying that the Southeast Asian
country is among the region’s fastest growing economies, with its status
cemented by strong exports and robust foreign investment.
"It is not just a trade agreement, but it also requires breakthroughs in law
making and enforcement, in government management, and social governance”, cited
Reuters of the Vietnamese Government’s statement.
The Pacific Rim trade deal’s ratification also grabbed the headlines of the US
Associated Press (AP), which said "Vietnam is expected to be one of the members
that would most benefit from it, with its strong base of exports of cellphones,
garments, shoes, seafood, and agricultural products”.
According to a government study, the pact will boost Vietnam’s GDP by 1.3
percentage points, while exports will also increase by 4 percent by 2035.
"The Government should pay attention to training human resources to take
advantage of and sustain the opportunities and benefits created by CPTPP, as
well as build measures to prevent and handle any negative impacts which could
occur while implementing it,” AP quoted the NA’s resolution as saying.
Meanwhile, the Russian news outlet Sputnik and the Japanese Asahi Shimbun also
highlighted Vietnam’s ratification of the "deal of the century”.
The CPTPP was signed by Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia,
Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam. New Zealand, Canada, Japan,
Mexico, Singapore, Australia, and Vietnam have so far ratified the deal.
The deal, taking effect at the end of this year, is expected to bolster
economic growth, create more jobs, alleviate poverty, and improve the living
quality of the member states. It will create one of the world’s largest free
trade blocks with a market of 499 million people and a GDP of 10.1 trillion
USD, accounting for 13.5 percent of the globe’s GDP.
Source: VNA
In the spirit of "Party members go first, the people follow”, all households of Party members in the Doan Ket sub-region in Da Bac town, Da Bac district, voluntarily removed gates and fences, and donated land when the road expansion project passed through their properties. Inspired by their example, 68 households in the sub-region quickly followed suit, contributing over 1,400 sq.m of residential and perennial cropland to widen the main road through the residential area. The exemplary role of Party members in Doan Ket stands as a shining example of studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality, and lifestyle.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee held a monthly meeting on May 29 to assess the implementation of socio-economic development tasks in the first six months of 2025, the progress of key projects, and some other important issues.
During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh always expressed his deep affection and special concern for children and youth. He once emphasized: "Caring for and educating children well is the responsibility of the entire Party and the entire people”; "First of all, the family (i.e. grandparents, parents, siblings) must do this job well”. "the Party Committees…, the Children’s Committee, the Youth Union, the education sector, and all related organizations must have specific plans to ensure children grow healthier and more progressive”. His teachings has been remaining valuable and serving as the guiding principles in the work of protecting, caring for, and educating children. In line with this ideology, Hoa Binh Province has continuously been prioritizing and investing resources in the well-being of children in recent years.
Mr. Nguyen Phi Long, the alternate Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee chaired the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee to provide opinions on several investment projects within the province. There was the attendance of Ms. Bui Thi Minh, the Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council; Mr. Bui Đuc Hinh, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee and other members of the Standing Committee; the leaders from other departments, agencies, and some localities.
The Standing Board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Hoa Binh province held a meeting on May 28 to honour outstanding village elders, village heads, and reputable individuals from local ethnic minority and religious communities.
In mid-May, the provincial Museum organised an exhibition named "Duoi la co Dang Cong san Viet Nam quang vinh” (Under the flag of the glorious Communist Party of Vietnam). This meaningful activity took place in the joyful atmosphere to celebrate the country's major holidays and the Party congresses at all levels for the 2025-2030 term, towards the 14th National Party Congress.